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ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF)

60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to an A Level or Access to HE qualification

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£650 inc VAT
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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
12 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 60-credit qualification and is the equivalent level to an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a health and social care degree but may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

Qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Regulated by Ofqual
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Description

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 60-credit qualification and is the equivalent level to an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. Learners must complete all 4 mandatory units.

  1. The Health and Social Care Sector
    To develop an understanding of the structure of the health and social care sector, how legislation and codes of practice impact on provision and the importance of multi-disciplinary working.
  2. Academic and Research Skills for Health and Social Care
    To develop academic and research skills and the language skills needed to be able to formally present academic research, both in writing and orally
  3. A Person-Centred Approach to Health and Social Care
    To develop an understanding of the importance of a person-centred approach in the health and social care sector and how it is applied in practice in different health and social care settings
  4. Communication Skills for Health and Social Care
    To develop knowledge and understanding of communication in health and social care organisations and to develop personal communication skills.

Who is this course for?

  • This course is designed for mature learners who wish to progress to a healthcare or management degree
  • Learners who may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.
  • Learners who have no study history in the UK and wish to study at Undergraduate degree at a UK University
  • Learners who have immigrated or settled in the UK from overseas and have no formal education in the UK

Requirements

  • You must be over the age of 16
  • 5 or more GCSEs at Grades C and above
  • Other related levels 2 subjects
  • Other equivalent international qualifications

Career path

Learners who complete this qualification can progress

  • ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management of Health and Social Care
  • Study bachelor’s degrees with UK Versity partner universities which include University of Derby, Arden University, QAHE

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Ndifreke asked:

Can I take this course online from my country?

Answer:

Thanks for your question. Yes, you can study with UK Versity from any country. The course is delivered online

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Ozi asked:

Hi,is this course equivalent to the NVQ level 3 diploma in health and social care?

Answer:

What is an NVQ? A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) was a popular form of work-based qualification under the NQF system, which was replaced by the QCF in 2010. The QCF was replaced by the RQF in 2015. So essentially, it is the same. A Level 3 diploma is required to progress to a University degree course. Hence you will need to study the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care which is an RQF qualification. I hope this answers your query.

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Kenny asked:

I will like to know if the cost of a pdf certificate is included in the cost.

Answer:

Yes the fees mentioned includes Registration, assessment, and certification cost. There is no other hidden fees

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Ademola asked:

I have taken CPD courses and obtain 4 certificates in care ,I would like to know if I can complete this course within 8 weeks.

Answer:

Hello Ademola The CPD courses are training which you attend to gain skills or update them. They don’t carry any academic credits. The minimum duration of the course is 12 weeks and most awarding bodies don’t allow certification on academic courses earlier than this time as the course require fulfilment of guided learning hours. As a mature learner this time frame can be shortened due to experience and knowledge gained via training’s and CPD course but not earlier than 12 weeks.

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slowgin asked:

ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care , how many UCAS points are awared on this course.

Answer:

Thanks for your question you can look at the UCAS Tariff calculator on ucas website and it gives you the points basis the grade achieved.

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Bukola asked:

Is the qualification obtained from this course generally accepted and recognized by employers in social care industry in the UK?

Answer:

Hello Bukola This is a widely recognised qualification and generally people looking to work in the NHS or the care sector study. people who are applying to get healthcare worker permits also study this qualification as it is required by the employer. Finally people taking admissions into a degree course for BSc Healthcare also study this as a requirement. I hope it answer your query and we look forward to you joining this course.

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Afolabi asked:

will there be a reference letter to be taken to a standard hospital here in Nigeria so that one can learn online and practically,like blended learning

Answer:

Dear Afolabi We can provide an enrolment letter on joining the course. There is no placement required for completing the course work. In order to gain experience, sometimes learners take up voluntary work in suitable organisations but this is managed by themselves. If you can manage it at your end, the. please do so. Thanks

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Augustina ogochukwu uzoh asked:

I want to apply to study ATHE level 3diploma in health and social care. Online. How do i get started? What are the procedures? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Augustina, thanks for your question. you can buy the course on Reed courses and once it has been purchased, the admission team will provide details of logins to moodle. You will study the the course on a self-study basis and the teaching material will consist of video-recorded lectures, assignment briefs and ebooks for referring. If you need to study the course on via blended learning, then you will need to enrol and pay a higher fees on the ukversity website. many thanks

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Annisha asked:

If I need more time to study this course, will an extension be available? How soon will the Tutor mark my work and provide feedback please? Thanks

Answer:

The course is delivered on a self study basis The duration is 3-6 months and extensions are available as registration is valid for 2 years with the awarding body. The tutor marks and provides feedback once on the completed draft of the assignments. this is provided in 2 weeks time post submission at the maximum. once you make the changes, you can submit for summative feedback and a grade is also awarded. hope this answers your query,.

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Kk asked:

Must this course be done online?

Answer:

Hi , If you join the course via reed courses, it will be online. When you study, all learning materials including module presentations, ebooks, recorded video lectures, assignment briefs, workbooks for example and handouts will be available from moodle. The class room based fees for this course delivered only in Manchester is £950 in total.

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OLADAYO asked:

I currently hold a BSc in Architecture from a university in Nigeria and wish to change my career, does my degree meet the requirements to apply?

Answer:

Esther, You can apply. As you are changing your sector, you may need to start from Level 3 as this is going to help develop knowledge and skills.

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Mihai asked:

Hi After finishing Level 3 course can I find a job as a Nurse or Registered Nurse? Thank you

Answer:

Hi Mihai, Thanks for your query. You will need to query this with a specific university, where you intend to take admission. As per present experience, we have learners who are taking this course with functional Skills in English and Math and then able to get admission in the B.Sc Nursing with Foundation year included. You can also contact us on phone at the centre for more details. Hope this helps.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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